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Mothball Smell Out of Cedar Chest

We received a family cedar chest that can't be used because of an awful smell of mothballs. Why would anyone put mothballs in a cedar chest anyway? Does anyone know of a good way to get the smell out of the cedar?

Lisa from Michigan

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RE: Mothball Smell Out of Cedar Chest

I think the sanding idea will be very effective. Also, consider putting dry coffee grounds in the chest. The more the better.

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Archived Request: Mothball Smell Out of Cedar Chest

How do you remove the scent of mothballs from an old cedar chest?

Rad

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baking soda

I would first place a couple of opened boxes of baking soda in the cedar chest, close the lid, and leave it for a few days. Then take sandpaper and sand the inside of the chest - this revives the cedar scent. The sanding also works well for cedar lined drawers, paneling, cedar blocks, etc.

KC

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